• Source: Nephus quadrimaculatus

Nephus quadrimaculatus is a species of ladybird belonging to the family Coccinellidae. It was first described by Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Herbst in 1783.




Description


Nephus quadrimaculatus can reach a length of 1.5–2 millimetres (0.059–0.079 in) and feeds on aphids and mealybugs. Elytra are black, each with two red-yellow, kidney-shaped spots.




Distribution


This species is present in most of Europe, inhabiting warm areas in the lowlands and on the lower slopes of mountains. It occurs in forests and parks on a variety of deciduous trees and ivy (Hedera species).




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External links



Biolib
GBIF
Ladybird Survey
Atlas of Ladybirds of Russia
Coleoptera Poloniae

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Nephus quadrimaculatus
• Nephus
• Scymnini
• Scymninae
• List of ladybirds and related beetle species recorded in Britain
• List of beetles of Ireland